Chapter 27 - Software Licensing and Maintenance Contracts

27.9 Defining IP ownership and license rights in the contract

27.9.1 License for government purposes

This type of license permits the Commonwealth to use the IP as long as it is for a government purpose. The term "government purpose" should be clearly defined in the RFP and contract. Suppliers may be incentivized to permit sharing via a “government purpose” license where there is a possibility of future modifications or support and maintenance.

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